Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
New York and Durham share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from EWR to RDU start from 07:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 21:59 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 90 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your EWR to RDU flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Durham (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline has direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Delta Air Lines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates EWR to RDU flights, with 77.56% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and RDU:
Philadelphia International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, 34 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 82 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from EWR to RDU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EWR:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Follow your own route with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EWR to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.